Community News
Memorial Service for Louise Thorpe (Message from Louise's family)
Nearly six months have passed since the Malmsbury farewelling ceremony of our beloved Louise, so we would like to invite you to a service being held in the same spirit at the Christian Community Church at 319 Auburn Rd in Hawthorn on Saturday July 15 this year.
The service will begin at 9am and conclude at 10am. It would be wonderful if you could stay for an hour or two after the service and bring a plate/drink to share.
Louise will be there with us in Spirit!
INSIDE THE BRICK - MELBOURNE
Inside the Brick is excited to be bringing our travelling Interactive Play & LEGO Model Exhibition to a town near you!
INSIDE the BRICK is even more interactive than ever before, with more play, regular build challenges and other fun activities for kids of all ages.
Not only will you have the opportunity to see fantastic original LEGO creations on display but you can also create your own in our MASSIVE hands on ‘Build Zone’!
INSIDE the BRICK is proud to offer the option of a Sensory Friendly Session to families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Sunday 9 am entry time during our Interactive Play & LEGO Model Expos is Sensory-Friendly.
Our events regularly sell out so to avoid disappointment book your place today!
When: Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th July
Where: Fitzroy Town Hall
201 Napier St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Booking Link --> https://www.trybooking.com/NUYB
YARRA LIBRARIES SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
Please click on the link below to see our extensive list of fun school holidays programs
Kellie Henaghan
Children’s and Youth Services Officer
Yarra Libraries
CRAFT GROUP
Collingwood Crafters – your attention please!
The Beehive Craft group is continuing to meet on Friday mornings in the canteen.
A plan of what we are making next, to support the Spring Fair Made with Love handmade stall, is below and can also be found on the community noticeboard.
There are always plenty of options catering for skill level and time available. You are welcome to dip in and out as interest and availability permits.
To all the many talented artists and makers in our community, we would also love you to think about what you might be able to offer from your own time / stash – a one-off piece to showcase the amazing creative talent that lurks in our school community. In years past, we’ve swooned over hand-dyed pillows, quilts, felt horses/unicorns, dolls, embroidered needlebooks, hand-spun yarn, prints and more.
There are about 10 more weeks before the fair preparations will really ramp up. If you could consider please making something before then, we would be ever so grateful. The stall is always more rich for a wider community contribution.
If you are after themes or patterns, or would like a simple felt sewing kit, we will send information out in the first week of term 3.
Friday 30th June – continue knitting, or cut-out doll clothing from our donated materials, ready for construction day next term.
Coming up early next term – machine sewing day (doll cloths, aprons, dress up capes), felt story sets, extra afternoon workshop making beeswax food wraps, extra weekend workshop hand-dyeing wool felt (limited places)
If you would like to have a kit or a pattern / material to make for the fair at home, please contact Lauren on 0422133655 or email beehivecraftgroup@gmail.com
Collingwood Beehive Craft Group
ACTIVITIES FOR ALL ABILITIES
Please read the following for opportunities for all abilities to be active:
Special Olympics Wintersports Program
Winter is coming up, so if you're thinking about some fun in the snow this winter, have a look at the camp opportunities on the Special Olympics Australia website.
This is a national program where athletes are provided with the opportunity to learn to ski/snowboard as well as train and compete in alpine skiing and snowboarding competitions.
Get Active in Darebin Autumn program
The autumn program will finish on Sunday 25 June 2017.
The program offers free exercise and low cost social sports to help everyone warm up for the colder weather! Activities take place at a variety of parks, reserves and indoor locations across Darebin.
The Autumn program also includes low cost social sport opportunities including Social Spin and Get Into Cardio Tennis classes.
All programs cater for people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels and are facilitated by qualified instructors or coaches. No bookings required (unless stated) and no sessions on public holidays.
More information: Download the Get Active in Darebin program
All Abilities Netball Programs and Competitions
All Abilities Netball provides the chance for people with physical or intellectual disability to participate directly or indirectly in local netball clubs and associations.
Most competitions and programs run during the netball season (March to September) and caters for ages 14 years and up, males and females. It is best to check with your nearest centre to find out if it’s the right program for you.
The closest All Abilities Netball Competition to Darebin is located in:
• Parkville All Abilities Netball
• Doncaster and District Netball Association
Get involved: You can register your interest through the above Associations directly or inquire through Netball Victoria. Email community@netballvic.com.au or phone 9321 2222.
Balloon Netball League (BNL)
Netball Victoria has teamed up with Scope to create opportunities in netball for people with intellectual, physical and multiple disabilities.
Fast, friendly and competitive, BNL is played with a large balloon on an indoor netball court. Players use either powered or manual wheelchairs, and can use a support person to help them move around the court.
There will be a pilot BNL in Heidelberg West in 2017.
Get involved: To register your interest, send an email to community@netballvic.com.au or lkell@scopeaust.org.au
YARRA ENVIRONMENT NEWS - JUNE
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VICTORIAN COLLEGE OF THE ARTS - WINTER SHORT COURSES
Don’t hibernate this winter – enrol in a VCA short course
Enrolments are closing soon, don’t miss out on the courses starting in July.
Whether you think of yourself beginning or belonging, a VCA & MCM short course at the University of Melbourne could refresh or reinforce your passion!
Teenflix - Filmmaking Winter School (3 – 5 July 2017)
This three-day workshop for teens aged 13-18 includes screenwriting, visual storytelling, short films and cinematography.